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Map of Africa on page 2, Copyright © 1984 by the African-American Institute
Reprinted by permission of Africa Report.

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Studies in power and class in Africa.

Bibliography: p.
Includes index.
1. Africa--Politics and government. 2. Power
(Social sciences) 3. Elite (Social sciences)
4. Social classes--Africa. 5. Women--Africa--
Political activity. 6. Africa--Economic conditions.
I Markovitz, Irving Leonard, 1934-
JQ1872.S78 1987 306'. 2'096 86-8573
ISBN 0-19-504129-1
ISBN 0-19-504130-5 (pbk.)

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